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Find out how they work, how to choose the correct one, what the advantages are and more... --- - [info@detection-technologies.com](mailto:info@detection-technologies.com) - [+44 (0) 1773 744750](tel:+44(0)1773744750) ![Search Icon](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/search_icon.png) - [![Facebook](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/DetectionTechnologies/) - [![Twitter](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/Detection_Tech) - [![Linked In](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/detection-technologies) - [mailto:info@detection-technologies.com](mailto:info@detection-technologies.com) - [tel:+44(0)1773744750](tel:+44(0)1773744750) - [![Facebook](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/DetectionTechnologies/) - [![Twitter](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/Detection_Tech) - [![Linked In](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/detection-technologies) ![Search Icon](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/search_icon.png) [![Detection Technology](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Detection_October2018/Images/Detection%20Technology.jpg)](https://www.detection-technologies.com) [Make An Online Enquiry](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/request-a-quote-step-one) - About - [What We Do](https://www.detection-technologies.com/about/what-we-do/) - [Why Choose Us](https://www.detection-technologies.com/about/why-choose-us/) - [What We Secure](https://www.detection-technologies.com/about/what-we-secure/) - Solutions - Sensors - [VibraTek Fence Protection](https://www.detection-technologies.com/product/vibratek-plus/) - [VibraFon Wall Protection](https://www.detection-technologies.com/product/vibra-fon/) - Analyser Modules - [MikroTek / UnoTek](https://www.detection-technologies.com/product/mikrotek-unotek/) - [DuoTek](https://www.detection-technologies.com/product/duo-tek/) - [MultiTek](https://www.detection-technologies.com/product/multi-tek/) - [VibraSector](https://www.detection-technologies.com/product/vibra-sector/) - [Blog](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/) - [Downloads](https://www.detection-technologies.com/downloads/) - [Contact](https://www.detection-technologies.com/contact/) ## Detection Technologies Blog ## [How much would a hole in a fence cost your business?](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/how-much-would-a-hole-in-a-fence-cost-your-business) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on Jul 7, 2022 11:18:25 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/istockphoto-495835960-2048x2048.jpg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/how-much-would-a-hole-in-a-fence-cost-your-business) Many businesses simply don't realise the impact that an intruder will have on their business until it's too late. [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/how-much-would-a-hole-in-a-fence-cost-your-business) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/how-much-would-a-hole-in-a-fence-cost-your-business#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [Perimeter Intrusion Detection Technology](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/perimeter-intrusion-detection-technology) ## [PID Systems: Protecting more than just perimeter fences](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/pid-systems-protecting-more-than-just-perimeter-fences) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on Jun 9, 2021 10:08:35 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Promo-Facebook-Facebook%20event%20image.jpeg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/pid-systems-protecting-more-than-just-perimeter-fences) Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems, or PIDs, have traditionally been installed only on perimeter fences - but this is only one application for such a diverse product like VibraTek Plus. [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/pid-systems-protecting-more-than-just-perimeter-fences) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/pid-systems-protecting-more-than-just-perimeter-fences#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [Detection Technologies](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/detection-technologies), [Security](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/security), [Microphonic Sensor Cable](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/microphonic-sensor-cable), [Retail](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/retail) ## [Britain's Biggest Burglary Conspiracy: How A PID System Benefits Home Owners](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/britains-biggest-burglary-conspiracy-how-homeowners-can-benefit-from-having-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on Nov 21, 2019 5:40:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![PRI_878311101 Cropped](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/PRI_878311101%20Cropped.jpg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/britains-biggest-burglary-conspiracy-how-homeowners-can-benefit-from-having-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) In 2018, police in the Midlands uncovered the biggest burglary gang they'd ever seen. The gang took advantage of the dark winter nights and lax security on homes across the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Gloucestershire. They specifically targeted affluent homes from which they looted over £845,000 of jewellery, watches and cash. [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/britains-biggest-burglary-conspiracy-how-homeowners-can-benefit-from-having-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/britains-biggest-burglary-conspiracy-how-homeowners-can-benefit-from-having-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [Detection Technologies](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/detection-technologies), [Security](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/security), [PIDS](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pids) ## [Why VibraTek Plus Is Superior To A Fiber Optic Perimeter Intrusion Detection System?](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/why-vibratek-plus-is-superior-to-a-fiber-optic-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on Sep 5, 2019 9:10:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![fiber-1](http://ictexpertss.com/demo/wp-content/uploads/fiber-1.jpg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/why-vibratek-plus-is-superior-to-a-fiber-optic-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) Optical fibre sensors have primarily been developed for the communications industry. As such, their use as vibration sensors inevitably involves compromises that limit their effectiveness as perimeter intrusion detection sensors. In contrast, Detection Technologies [VibraTek Plus](https://www.detection-technologies.com/product/fence-security-protection/) system was designed purely as an intrusion detection sensor. As such, incorporates features to enhance its effectiveness when deployed in such applications. [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/why-vibratek-plus-is-superior-to-a-fiber-optic-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/why-vibratek-plus-is-superior-to-a-fiber-optic-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [Microphonic Sensor Cable](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/microphonic-sensor-cable), [Perimeter Intrusion Detection Technology](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/perimeter-intrusion-detection-technology) ## [Does Installing A PID System Decrease Insurance Premiums For A Business Premises?](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/does-installing-a-pid-decrease-insurance-premiums-for-a-business-premises) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on Jul 23, 2019 8:05:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Does Installing A PIDS Decrease Insurance Premiums For A Business Premises_](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Does%20Installing%20A%20PIDS%20Decrease%20Insurance%20Premiums%20For%20A%20Business%20Premises_.png)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/does-installing-a-pid-decrease-insurance-premiums-for-a-business-premises) [Perimeter intruder detection systems (PIDS)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/faq-what-does-pids-mean) sound expensive, and – unless you are a prison or the military – might have a whiff of excess about them. Hollywood has a lot to answer for this, as many action movies glamorise both the exotic security and the locations that it protects, making them seem out of the reach of mortals. [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/does-installing-a-pid-decrease-insurance-premiums-for-a-business-premises) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/does-installing-a-pid-decrease-insurance-premiums-for-a-business-premises#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [Perimeter Intrusion Detection Technology](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/perimeter-intrusion-detection-technology), [PIDS](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pids) ## [5 Signs That You Need A Perimeter Intrusion Detection System To Support Your CCTV](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/signs-that-you-need-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) Posted by [Sam Berlemann](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/sam-berlemann) on Jun 25, 2019 5:11:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Five Signs That You Need A Perimeter Intrusion Detection System To Support Your CCTV](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Five%20Signs%20That%20You%20Need%20A%20Perimeter%20Intrusion%20Detection%20System%20To%20Support%20Your%20CCTV.jpg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/signs-that-you-need-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system)   [Protecting your property is vital](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/perimeter-detection-deterrents), especially when this property contains hazardous inventory, vital business equipment or valuable items. In these scenarios, CCTV alone is not enough. Catching potential break-ins is not enough – the goal is to prevent intruders from coming anywhere near the property. [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/signs-that-you-need-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/signs-that-you-need-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [Perimeter Intrusion Detection Technology](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/perimeter-intrusion-detection-technology), [PIDS](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pids) ## [The four elements which form an effective security system.](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/the-four-elements-which-form-an-effective-security-system) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on May 16, 2019 10:41:05 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![12816958583_2c58e1cf75_b](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/12816958583_2c58e1cf75_b.jpg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/the-four-elements-which-form-an-effective-security-system) An effective security system comprises of four elements: **Protection, Detection, Verification & Reaction.** These are the essential principles for effective security on any site, whether it's a small independent business with a single site, or a large multinational corporation with hundreds of locations.   [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/the-four-elements-which-form-an-effective-security-system) 8 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/the-four-elements-which-form-an-effective-security-system#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [Security](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/security), [Tips](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/tips), [Microphonic Sensor Cable](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/microphonic-sensor-cable), [Perimeter Intrusion Detection Technology](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/perimeter-intrusion-detection-technology) ## [4 Benefits Of A Perimeter Intrusion Detection System](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/benefits-of-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on May 9, 2019 5:08:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![4 Benefits Of A Perimeter Intrusion Detection System](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/4%20Benefits%20Of%20A%20Perimeter%20Intrusion%20Detection%20System.jpg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/benefits-of-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) There are several reasons why a [perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/pids-systems) can offer an advantage to a site. This is partly due to the sophistication of the system, which can stop an intrusion in its tracks. It is also to do with criminal psychology, with thieves and trespassers being statistically much less likely to venture onto a property that they know is well protected. Here are some of the ways that a high-quality PIDS can benefit your site. [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/benefits-of-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/benefits-of-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [PIDS](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pids) ## [Why Is A Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Better Than An Ordinary Protective Fence?](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/why-is-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system-better-than-ordinary-protective-fencing) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on May 1, 2019 3:28:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Why Is A Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Better Than An Ordinary Protective Fence](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/Why%20Is%20A%20Perimeter%20Intrusion%20Detection%20System%20Better%20Than%20An%20Ordinary%20Protective%20Fence.jpg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/why-is-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system-better-than-ordinary-protective-fencing) There are several things that people need to consider before investing in a [high quality security system.](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/get-complete-perimeter-security-with-detection-technologies-pid-systems) Here’s a quick guide to the main risk-altering scenarios that businesses face, and how to respond. [Read More](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/why-is-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system-better-than-ordinary-protective-fencing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/why-is-a-perimeter-intrusion-detection-system-better-than-ordinary-protective-fencing#comments-listing) Topics: [PID Systems](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/pid-systems), [Perimeter Intrusion Detection Technology](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/tag/perimeter-intrusion-detection-technology) ## [The Fleet Street Jewellery Shop Burglary: Another raid which Detection Technologies could have stopped.](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/the-fleet-street-jewellery-shop-burglary-another-raid-which-detection-technologies-could-have-stopped) Posted by [Carl Forsyth](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/author/carl-forsyth) on Mar 27, 2019 3:38:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![skynews-fleet-street-jewellers_4620470](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/hubfs/skynews-fleet-street-jewellers_4620470.jpg)](https://blog.detection-technologies.com/the-fleet-street-jewellery-shop-burglary-another-raid-which-detection-technologies-could-have-stopped) Over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th March, burglars hammered their way through the wall of the George Attenborough & Son Jewellers in Fleet Street, London. The wall itself was within a small passageway between the jewellers shop and a bookmakers. The alarm wasn't raised until 2am on Monday morning which was long after the thieves had been able to escape with a large haul of jewellery and gemstones. Newspapers are reporting the stolen goods to be worth in excess of £1million. No arrests have been made and the thieves are still at large. 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